Trip report
SUSTAINING MEMBERS ONLY: MAD RIVER BBQ/SWIM/FIRE/FIREWORKS
Social MeetUp DATE: 08/07/2021 - 08/07/2021
Trip/Event Location: Thornton, NH
Trip Leader(s): Gandalf , JDNnh
Max # People: 10
Trip Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money
Difficulty Level: Easy
Let's celebrate a GayOutdoors Summer! Mix, mingle, ask questions and get to know fellow GO members. Join us at our private beach along the Mad River followed by a potluck, bonfire and fireworks!&
...Many people today seem to have some kind of GPS device or use an online maps and directions service: the address is 676 Upper Mad River Road, Thornton, NH. We have room for about three or four vehicles. If it’s full, please back up and park on our upper parking lot or on the road mailbox side and walk down the driveway to our house.
In a nutshell...
Take I-93 and use Exit 28. At the end of the ramp take right onto Rte 49 East for 3.5 miles and take a left on Burbank Hill Road.
During this 3.5 miles, you'll pass a traffic light where there is a dam on your right, then pass a White Mountain National Forest campground and then the Irish Pub on your left. About a mile after the restaurant, you'll see Burbank Hill Road on the left (Goose Hollow Campground sign). If you cross the Mad River on the bridge, you just missed the left turn.
Take a left onto steep Burbank Hill Road and you’ll quickly reach the top of the hill where you take your first right onto Upper Mad River Road (Hiking Sign). The road will soon turn into gravel, you'll pass two apartments on your right and then a house. Our property begins right after this house and after about 200 yards you’ll see a mailbox with "676" which is our house. The house is not very visible from the road.
Trip Report/Photos
If you missed it, then you missed the camaraderie and magic of a great Mad River Beach Day in New Hampshire’s White Mountains! I think having this a men’s only event makes for a better time. Everyone attending came from all over the Northeast including New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island and Pennsylvania!
It’s a steep descent to the Mad River from our house but everyone managed well; some careful footing across the river allowed for everyone to cross safely. Jon was the only one who fully submerged in the water while the rest of us lounged along the river. Around 5PM we made our way back up the house for some beverages and appetizers on the deck.
After hanging out on the deck for bit, Jon went into the kitchen to work on preparing a delicious meal! Around 8:30 PM Jon lit our burning man bonfire. About an hour later, Jon and I lit off some spectacular fireworks!
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Thanks to all of us that signed up and participated! We had a fun and relaxing time. We hope to see you on our other trips real soon!
Mike and Jon
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Comment from Paul:
Mike and Jon set the stage SO WELL for their BBQ/Swim/Fireworks event.
OF COURSE, you can always expect surprises fm them! This time by them adding a hike on the nearby Cascade Path which included 7 waterfalls.
Was a GREAT time!
Thank YOUS!
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What Members Are Saying About This Trip/Event
- A great time. Thanks Mike & Jon for being such great hosts! - JPHiker
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